Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has today assented to the Kiambu County Finance Act 2025, a move expected to ease the financial load on traders, landowners and thousands of young creatives across the county.
The new Act introduces a flexible licensing system that allows annual business permits to remain valid for twelve working months from the date of payment. This means a trader who renews their licence in June will remain compliant until May of the following year a shift designed to match the realities of small and medium-sized businesses that often struggle with the traditional January–December validity cycle.
In a significant relief for enterprises that do not handle food, the cost of public health permits has been reduced by 50 percent, a change county officials say will boost compliance and reduce the cost of doing business.
Landowners will also benefit from reduced land rates, which have been lowered from 0.25 percent to 0.15 percent. Governor Wamatangi said the cut is aimed at easing financial strain and encouraging more residents to regularise their land records.
The Act further waives all county charges for youth and content creators who shoot photography or videography in public spaces. According to the governor, the decision is part of the county’s broader plan to support the growing creative economy and make Kiambu a friendlier environment for young innovators.
Wamatangi said the new provisions will help stimulate enterprise, strengthen revenue collection and give young people more opportunities to thrive in the digital and creative space.
